Development Services Team Lead - Drive Impact & Growth

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Vehicle allowance

19-day month

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Flu shots

Wellbeing program

Novated lease

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Development Services to supervise assessment planners and specialists, ensuring timely and accurate evaluation of development proposals. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service and adherence to the Council’s Customer Charter while guiding stakeholders through the assessment process.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development assessment within local government, proven leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related field.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven experience in development assessment within local government.
• Ability to mentor staff and drive process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team aligned to Council’s goals and Customer Charter.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovative service delivery.
• Uphold safety and compliance with policies and laws.
• Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders and community groups.
• Foster an inclusive workplace and manage performance measures.
• Support staff development and training initiatives.
• Utilise resources with focus on sustainability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Urban Planning

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Continuous Improvement

Team Management

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Development Services to supervise assessment planners and specialists, ensuring timely and accurate evaluation of development proposals. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service and adherence to the Council’s Customer Charter while guiding stakeholders through the assessment process.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development assessment within local government, proven leadership, and excellent communication.